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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.82, 174.78 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.82, 174.78 and 94.05 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.82 : 174.78 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.82/174.78 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.82x = 174.78 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.82x = 16,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,438.06/116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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